BBC News Scoop A Bit Lame

Updated : Jan 16, 2009

The BBC News got the scoop of all times yesterday when they reported the theft of a hamster!

Trumpeted at 'Breaking News', even though the hamster was stolen five days ago, the newscasters struggled to keep straight faces as they reported the pet theft from a flat in Stour-port-on-Severn. Burglars also grabbed a games comsole, a TV and half a bottle of milk (they were obviously thirsty!).

The BBC defended its scoop as a "lighter item" while the local police force scoffed " We are currently dealing with a post office shooting - so it isn't top of our list of priorities".

VeryHappyPig says fair play to the BBC for taking a leaf outta my book and trying to brighten up people's days!